I’ve been named and ‘shamed’

[EstuaryBird]

Admittedly it’s only on our local WhatsApp group...

Opened it this morning and there’s a message from a ‘founder’ member of the group.

“Me, hubs and the kids were out last night making lots of noise for our NHS heroes. Disappointed to see that some of this group don’t care enough to give up 2 minutes of their time!!! Maybe you forgot..(then a list of names including mine). Will be sending you a reminder next week!!”

I know she’s a twat but I’m fuming. I’m not going to dignify it with a reply because she and her little crew of followers love a public war. I’m just going to ignore her but if she thinks she’s forcing me out next week she’s got another bloody think coming.

Tbh if I wasn’t on lockdown I wouldn’t even give it 2 thoughts but I’m winding myself up about it now!

AIBU to think that clapping is not compulsory and nobody else’s business?

As a (very grumpy) nurse, I fucking hate the clapping so please continue not to partake. I hope it dies a sudden death. I just keep thinking of all these Tory voters who think they can absolve their guilt with a bit of sodding clapping.

I live in a Tory area so it does really pee me off. And it doesn't feel meaningful to me at all. It just feels a bit pointless and slightly patronizing.

Talking of which...

Apparently we’re all supposed to be out tonight at 8.30 shining torches and lighting candles in our back gardens, for everyone who’s passed away from Coronavirus.

Just had yet another passive aggressive comment on Facebook about nobody doing it, and how little they must care about everyone that’s died. Ffs it’s getting ridiculous. Currently trapped in ds’ bedroom trying to get him to sleep as he screams the neighbourhood down; I can’t just stop and grab a torch.

She is a cow. You shouldn’t feel shamed. It’s your choice.

That said, once she’s wound her neck in and it won’t give her the satisfaction, it’s a really nice thing to do. There isn’t much we can do to support frontline staff as they put their life on the line (several have died already) but I know from colleagues that this does really make a difference to their morale. It feels good too. It’s quite emotional and makes you feel connected more to each other.

Don’t do it for her - if you do it, do it because it feels good to do something kind. It kind of lifts your spirits too and helps to break up otherwise monotonous evenings! Our street are going to try and do fancy dress next week. But not everyone will want to join in and that’s fine too.

Tell her you were having a reeeeeally long shit.

The shining torches at the sky is to signal aliens where to land avoid if they want to visit surely.

We don't clap but DP is a keyworker on nights so asleep then, and I'm either on shift sleeps or staying quiet. Our neighbour is NHS on nights. Neither of them wanted waking up with saucepans being banged or a firework, and they wouldn't find me adding noise supportive. DP is already exhausted from stress, lack of sleep and extra hours.

These responses have convinced me that there are still enough sane, funny, realists to keep the virtue signallers and the self appointed wardens at bay

Tell her you're displaying symptoms and didn't feel it appropriate to come outside. Cheeky cow!

Could you organise a lunch time community clap for bin men, then a 2pm clap for shop workers, a 4pm clap for carers within the private sector, a 6pm clap for delivery drivers, a 7:30pm clap for construction workers, a 9pm clap for cleaners and a 9:15pm two hour clap for nutty neighbours who despite the world crisis can dedicate themselves to whatsapp informing :-)

Or wait til restrictions are all lifted and clap on her face with chairs?

Oh god there's another one that Mrs Clap may be on at you all for
Stand on your doorstep at 8pm Sunday and dance to Reach by S Club 7.
Eugh
It's just been posted on our local community Facebook page

Far and apart from the whole, I don't know, social distancing against a bloody deadly worldwide pandemic

That is the shittiest song ever put down onto a format. It's fucking nursery school in its tweeness.

If the virus doesn't do for us all, the stupidity of all these sudden go out and dance like a fanny drives will.

And I liked the clapping

Oh dear god

@BiBiBirdie the Queen's giving a speech at 8pm on Sunday, so she's saved you from the S Club lark... for now.

Wow what a cow! I didnt go out last night or last week. Last night the neighbourhood turned out up a notch with fireworks too! Someone complained on Facebook but they got shot down in flames. Then a nurse kindly pointed out that though its lovely to be thought of she was having to deal with a terrified dog and child because of the fireworks. Seriously people just love a drama round here and any excuse for fireworks. This will be the norm now every Thursday until we come through it 😪

I missed it too last night as I didn't realise it was on.

We'd been painting all day.

I hadn't looked at social media much. I only have this and Instagram and we had had prime on for my daughter.

I felt bad but it's not the end of the world. Personally I'd tell her to fuck off. Just because you didn't clap doesn't mean anything.

As if anyone doesn't appreciate the NHS.
Especially now.

She's a dick. Take no notice.

@Aussiegirl123456
😂
Could you please fit in a clap for me I haven’t strangled my husband yet.

I’m fed up with self righteous virtue signallers (great description) telling me what I must do and what I am if I don’t. Fine if you want to clap in the street. I don’t. For many reasons, none of which are any business of said signallers, WhatsApp groups or FB pages. What really annoys me, too, is the feeling that if I say I’m not joining in, I’ll get a load of abuse.

I am sure the key workers will not cry over those that had something else to do, had forgotten or just plain don't want to. We can have our own reasons.
Last week I forgot until 8.30 by which time everyone had disappeared. This week I did it and it was nice to see the neighbours, wave and say hi. However, next week I may be having a poo, sorting homework, cooking tea, asleep etc and do not need to be judged thanks.

@PeachMoon suddenly I have a keen interest in the Queen
Of all the sodding songs.

Definitely the moment for I’m sure the nhs appreciate the clap but don’t forget they need pay and equipment, put your money where your clap is! (Maybe with extra profits from hand sanitiser?)

@SchadenfreudePersonified

"If I was interested in clap I'd shag your husband."

To quote lyrics from Avenue Q totally out of context: "It's Schadenfreude, making me feel glad..."

@BiBiBirdie
That made me laugh. Fucking Reach.. Could they have picked a worse song if they tried.

Wait whilst I just stick my fingers down my throat and make myself puke

BiBiBirdie... S Club 7 @ 8pm on Sunday You say? Well, I’m no royalist but God Save the Queen

The queen / s club 7 - it's a close one...
Maybe I'll just bury my head up my arse

Just seen on local Facebook Dance on your Doorstep Sunday @7PM. Going to be living on the doorstep at this rate!. I'm using my once a day allowance to go for a short walk not to hang out my doorstep everyday virtue signaling 😭

Oh @pictish

You’ve made my day